downshifting
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FFord is recalling up to 1.39 million F-150 pick-ups over the risk of unexpected downshifting that can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The key here is to define what downshifting actually looks like.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
She opened with stunning 5:01 and 5:09 splits before downshifting a tad.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023
But the downshifting economy and Amazon’s own attempt to roll back expansion plans cut into its earnings this year, hacking profit back to $278 million.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023
You could literally see her downshifting from the fastest to the slowest.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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